I havent even been approached for Fan - Ileana D'Cruz

Ileana D'cruz on relationships, competition, sharing screen space, her films and more
Nayandeep Rakshit (DNA; November 19, 2014)


Happy Ending is quirky. Anything quirky comes with risks attached. Were you apprehensive before signing on for the film?
No. In fact, it was a really good offer because I always wanted to do a film with Saif Ali Khan. More than anything I feel I am incredibly lucky to have a role like this because it is as significant as the male lead of the film. So... no risk, whatsoever.

You were offered a film with Saif before...
I met a director after Barfi! regarding a film with Saif. Somehow, it did not materialise. Plus, it was an incredibly brief meeting... a casual conversation about a film with Saif, which did not take place. Then Happy Ending came along. This is the perfect film I would have loved to do with Saif. The role's brilliant. I play somebody who's quite a guy in the way she thinks. She does not believe in love or relationships and is extremely commitment phobic.

You're a commitment-phobe. Is that why you said yes to the film?
I was commitment phobic. Not anymore! (Laughs)

Most of your films have had two leading ladies. Afraid of being typecast?
There are just two films " Barfi! and Main Tera Hero "which are two-heroine films. Rest of them are solo-heroine films! I mean, let me give you an example. When I did Barfi!, it really did not matter to me whether I was pitted alongside a popular heroine. People called it the worst possible choice for me and that it would not help my career at all. It did not matter to me. And as far as Main Tera Hero goes, I really liked the story and it was relevant to have another heroine in the film. That's how it worked as far as the story goes. I think, in this film again, we have a bigger combo for sure. There are a lot of actors but Happy Ending is a single heroine project. There is only one leading lady and one hero in the film. The rest are just supporting characters. Even if it was not a leading lady role, I'd have done it, if I believed in it or if I would have been confident to pull off my role. If the presence of another heroine affects your performance, I guess you're not doing it well enough!

Previously, you romanced younger heroes " Ranbir, Shahid and Varun. Now, you're paired opposite Saif. How different was it?
The story was totally different. The people were basically very different. Varun, for example, is this high-energy young chap, who's almost like he's bouncing off the walls. Saif, for a change, is a more complete person because he's been around for so many years. He is more mature because he is older. It was a lot of fun. In fact, every other actor I worked with " Ranbir, Shahid, Varun or Saif " have always been fun to work with, in their own little way.

You bonded really well with Kareena too.
We did not have any scenes together, but we kind of bonded off the set when she was staying there. I did not expect her to be a laidback person and hence, we met at a restaurant where we bonded really well. She is very chilled out without any hang-ups and I suppose that's how we got along.

After Saif, do you wish to do a film with the other big actors as well?
With Shah Rukh and Aamir? Well, I would be really stupid if I say I don't want to. Of course, I want to do a film with them. I mean, who would not want to do a film with them? (Laughs) I don't have a wishlist though and nothing to tick off. I like going with the flow. I always wanted to do a film with Saif. It happened. Here I am... very happy with the way it has come out. Let's see. I would love to work with all of them " Shah Rukh, Aamir, Salman, everyone!

There were reports that you have already been cast opposite SRK in Fan. Have you signed the film?
No, I haven't and I haven't even been approached for it. I know nothing about how these rumours started.

Who is your biggest competition?
I think everyone is amazing in their own right. No one is a direct competition or a threat. Similarly, I might not be one to them as well. I prefer getting inspired by people who are good at what they do, even if they are less successful. I am too sorted with my own life right now!

You are in a relationship. Getting married anytime soon?
I have never confirmed about being in a relationship! About marriage, I don't know! If I do decide, I will let everyone know.

It's okay..They wait for your Happy Ending. If it performed well, they announce it!

happy ending will be her ending kya😆

that;s good for you Fan will be end up like HNY